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By Nolan Frost , RF Sports Radio Stars voice Stars Nation, the Heiskanen news took a step backward on Friday. Glen Gulutzan now calls Miro Heiskanen doubtful for tonight's game against the San Jose Sharks, and that means the No. 1 job on the blue line belongs to Thomas Harley again. Puck drop is 7 p.m. CT at American Airlines Center on Prime Video. The facts Per the NHL Status Report, Heiskanen is doubtful after missing Thursday's 2-1 shootout loss at Columbus. He left early in the second period of Tuesday's 6-5 win at Washington after being hit into the boards by Justin Sourdif. Gulutzan said: "If he's ready tomorrow, we would use him, but I think that's doubtful. We'll see." He added that if Heiskanen is not ready, "those four days are really going to help," because Dallas does not play again until Thursday. Heiskanen has 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 15 games and averages 24:53 of ice time. The Stars' Game Day Guid...

By Mac Rivera , RF Sports Radio Baylor voice Baylor Nation, the 100th Homecoming game kicks off at 11 a.m. CT at McLane Stadium, and it is also the first home game for interim head coach Joe Klanderman. One week after a 41-9 beatdown at UCF, the Bears get Iowa State on FS1 with a chance to prove Orlando was not a one-night mood swing. The facts Per Baylor Athletics, the Bears are 5-3 and fresh off that 41-9 win at UCF, Klanderman's debut after the university relieved seven-year head coach Dave Aranda following consecutive losses to TCU and Kansas. Klanderman, who also serves as defensive coordinator, has overseen a rush-defense turnaround from No. 122 nationally in 2025 to No. 17 through eight games. Baylor had seven sacks and 12 tackles for loss at UCF and ranks second nationally in sacks entering Saturday. DJ Lagway threw for 319 yards and four touchdowns in Orlando, and Gavin Freeman had five catches for 114 yards, including a 77-yard score. Iowa State is 4-4 in its fir...

By Danielle "Dee" Ortiz , RF Sports Radio WNBA voice Wings fans, the lottery stage is set and Dallas does not have a seat at the ping-pong table. That is the good news from a playoff season. It is also the reminder that this winter is about roster construction, not tank-math theater. The facts The WNBA announced that the 2027 Draft Lottery will air Sunday, Nov. 15, from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN, per the official NBA Communications release. Lottery participants are Houston, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Toronto and Washington, with Los Angeles also holding Phoenix's chances via trade. Houston and Toronto share the most combinations at 329 each. Dallas is not listed among the lottery teams because the Wings made the 2026 playoffs. That leaves Dallas in the familiar offseason lane: decide what you are building around, what you are trading, and what you are paying. Media speculation earlier this month floated Jessica Shepard as a sell-high trade candidate after...

By Hank Dalton , RF Sports Radio MLB voice Rangers fans, October is over and the shopping list is not. Claiming Jose Butto was a sensible waiver move. It did not finish the bullpen. Jacob Latz still needs company, and the GM meetings window is where those conversations get serious. The facts SI's Inside the Rangers coverage this offseason has framed bullpen depth as a primary reason Texas missed October in 2026 even with Latz dominating late innings. The same analysis floated realistic upgrades such as Padres left-hander Adrian Morejon, Brewers closer Trevor Megill and Diamondbacks right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga. Separate roundtable coverage has continued to pitch Loaisiga as a setup fit for 2027. Texas already claimed Jose Butto off waivers and lost Jakob Junis when the mutual option was declined, per prior SI reporting that still anchors the winter board. Center field remains a linked roster question after the Wyatt Langford/Carter timeline chatter earlier in the offseas...

By Cam Sutton , RF Sports Radio Colorado voice Buffs Nation, the skid-breaker now has to travel. Richard Young earned another start after 120 yards and two touchdowns in overtime against Kansas State, and Colorado takes that momentum to Arizona State on Saturday night in Tempe. The facts Colorado is 3-5 visiting Arizona State at 4-4, per Buffaloes Wire and FanDuel research into the matchup. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. Mountain / 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN2 at Mountain America Stadium, per Colorado athletics notes and On3's kickoff confirmation. FanDuel listed Arizona State as about a 3.5-point favorite with a total near 48.5. Coach Prime has already publicly leaned into Young after the Kansas State win, saying sooner or later you have to declare he is in. That is the backfield plan entering Tempe. Preview keys from Buffaloes Wire emphasize pressuring freshman quarterback Jake Fette, containing weapons such as Reed Harris and Cardae Mack, running efficiently and avoiding turnove...

By Mac Rivera , RF Sports Radio Baylor voice Baylor Nation, Homecoming brings Iowa State and a receiver chasing history. Gavin Freeman needs roughly 208 more yards to become Baylor's first 1,000-yard wideout since Denzel Mims in 2019. Kickoff is 11 a.m. CT Saturday on FS1 at McLane Stadium. The facts Entering the week, Freeman had 63 catches for 792 yards, leading the Big 12 in receptions and sitting near the top of the conference in receiving yards, per SI and Cyclones.com primer material still circulating Friday. He has posted 100-yard games in three of his last four and is pushing for a third straight, per RotoBaller player notes. Iowa State has allowed about 231.3 passing yards per game this season in those same primers. Baylor set the Homecoming kick for 11 a.m. CT / noon ET on FS1, per the athletic department's kickoff announcement. The Cyclones and Bears meet in a Big 12 game that also tests Baylor's recent momentum under the current staff setup after the UC...

By Jake "Star" Whitfield , RF Sports Radio Cowboys voice Cowboys Nation, we are two practices into Indy week and the edge still has a hole. Malachi Lawrence is not coming back Sunday. The question now is whether the secondary is healthy enough to survive Jonathan Taylor. The facts Lawrence, the No. 23 overall pick, remains expected to miss a few weeks with the ankle injury he suffered in the 33-30 overtime loss to Arizona, per Dallas Sports Journal and Thursday's practice report summarized by Yahoo Sports. Brian Schottenheimer has already said Dallas has flexibility, naming Marist Liufau, James Houston IV, Tyrus Wheat and off-ball options DeMarvion Overshown and rookie Jaishawn Barham. Thursday's participation report, per Yahoo's Colts Roundtable roundup, listed Jake Ferguson, Lawrence and KaVontae Turpin as did-not-participate for Dallas. Caleb Downs and P.J. Locke were upgraded to limited after sitting Wednesday in the concussion protocol. George Picken...